The movie based on the best selling novel, The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky , which is now in select theaters. I was a wallflower in school, but I didn’t experience many perks from it. A wallflower is someone who is shy, introverted and sort of blends into the background. They tend to observe rather than participate. That’s me. Even to this day I am very shy and quiet and I tend to just stand in the background and watch people rather than participate. It’s not that I don’t want to be involved – I do! It’s just that I’m very shy.
The movie version of The Perks of Being a Wallflower stars Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, Mae Whitman, Kate Walsh, Nina Dobrev and Dylan McDermott.
A funny and touching coming-of-age story based on the beloved best-selling novel by Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a modern classic that captures the dizzying highs and crushing lows of growing up. It is a moving tale of love, loss, fear and hope—and the unforgettable friends that help us through life.
This movie is rated PG-13.
Here is the movie’s trailer. If you are reading this via e-mail you can see the trailer here, http://bit.ly/QrIdex.
It looks like a really good movie. I haven’t read the book so I’m not 100% sure what it’s all about.
The soundtrack looks pretty good. The soundtrack was released on September 18, 2012. It features the following songs and artists;
The Samples – Could It Be Another Change
Dexys Midnight Runners – Come On Eileen
Galaxie 500 – Tugboat
New Order – Temptation
The Innocence Mission – Evensong
The Smiths – Asleep
Cracker – Low
Sonic Youth – Teenage Riot
XTC – Dear God
Cocteau Twins – Pearly-Dewdrops’ Drops
Michael Brook – Charlie’s Last Letter
David Bowie – Heroes
The movie does have an official website, http://Perks-of-Being-a-Wallflower.com. You can also “like” The Perks of Being a Wallflower on Facebook, follow on Twitter (@WallflowerMovie - #WallflowerMovie) and even find the film on Pinterest and Tumblr.
I have a special giveaway. TWO readers will each win The Perks of Being a Wallflower book and soundtrack.
This giveaway is open to US residents only and will end on October 5, 2012 as 12:01 AM (EST). The winners will be chosen at random using a random number generator from all eligible entries. The winners will be notified via e-mail and will have three days to reply or a new winner will be chosen.
To enter please leave a comment on this post and tell me if you have read the book and what you thought about it – or – are you planning on seeing the movie – or – why you want to win?
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Kimberly
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This book is one of my favorites!
I want to win b/c the music seems good.
I read the book a long time ago and thought it was great! I had a chance to see this film a few weeks ago ahead of its release (which I believe is today, not the 28th?) and was super bummed when I ha to miss out.
Nevermind I see we have it here in LA this week but not everywhere
I want to win because I would like to read the book and I like the soundtrack. I do plan to see the movie.
I am anxious to read the book and see the movie! Looks great! Thank you!
I haven’t read the book, but I want to because I love to read.
I loved the book and yes I wanna see the movie!!
this is gonna be great! wish it was coming out sooner :/
I first read “perks” when I was a freshman in high school. It instantly became my favorite novel due to how relatable it was to my life. I had very high expectations when I heard that a film was being created. I was so glad to find out that the movie screenplay was written and the movie was directed by the author. Last night I took a bus from Philadelphia to New York City just to see the movie for the midnight premiere. The movie was perfect in every way and it met almost all of my expectations. The actors portrayed their characters very well, and it was amazing to see how the whole thing came together. And in that moment, I swear we were infinite.
YES, I do plan to see the film. I’m so excited. This is one of my all-time favorite books and I’m always happy to read it again. i actually got a chance to interview the author, which was a dream come true and so so amazing! It’s actualy on my blog if anyone wants to see it: http://www.shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com
I want to win because I haven’t read the book. I really want to though. Thanks for the giveaway!
I have not yet read the book. I am looking forward to the movie as well I LOVE Emma Watson.
I want this bc the music sounds super awesome!
Haven’t seen the moive. I would love to after seeing the movie. I was an extreme wallflower in junior high and high school. Very quet!!
I want to win this for my on that is the same age as h kids in this story. Yes I plan on seeing the movie. It looks very interesting. My kind of film!
I hadn’t heard about the book or the movie until now…but now I want to read and see them both!
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I have not read the book, which is why I’d love to win a copy. I’d really like to see the movie because it stars Emma Watson, who is a wonderful young actress. If I had the book, I’d read that first and then go to see the movie!
I do want to see the movie, I love Dylan McDermott and Emma Watson. I always like to read the book before I see the movie.
I haven’t read the book, but I plan on renting the movie when it comes out.